Phu Quoc Islandis a resort island located in the southern part of Vietnam, which can be reached in 2 hours from Hanoi and 1 hour from Ho Chi Minh by plane.
Recently, the Vietnamese government has been putting effort into developing resorts on Phu Quoc Island, which can be enjoyed by everyone from small children to adults with hotel stays, leisure facilities, and marine sports.
Here, we have summarized the charms of Phu Quoc Island for those who have never been to Phu Quoc Island and those who are repeat visitors, so we hope you will find it useful..
◉Hotel
New, modern design and cheap.
◉Sunset
This is the only resort in Vietnam where you can watch the sunset over the ocean.
◉Nature
Beautiful nature such as the ocean, mountains, mountain streams, animals, and insects.
◉ Leisure facilities
There are plenty of leisure facilities that everyone from small children to adults can enjoy.
◉Security
It is safe enough for small children and women to walk out at night.
◉Culture
Vietnamese cuisine and local cuisine of Phu Quoc Island. Kind Vietnamese people.
This is a resort island that everyone can enjoy, including those who want to relax at a hotel, those who want to enjoy activities, and those with families.
Phu Quoc Island is still relatively unknown in Japan, but in the near future it will beFour major resort islands in Southeast Asia'We hope that Thailand's "Phuket Island", Indonesia's "Bali Island", and Philippines' "Cebu Island" will be named as such.
It is a resort island located in the southern part of Vietnam, which can be reached in 2 hours from Hanoi and 1 hour from Ho Chi Minh by plane.
The size of the island is 574km2, approximately the same area as Awaji Island and Guam. The total circumference of the road is 130km, and the island is long and narrow, approximately 60km from the northernmost point to the southernmost point.
The population is approximately 15. The main industries are fishing and tourism.
The Phu Quoc dog is designated as an endangered species and is protected at the Phu Quoc dog farm (sanctuary).
You can see Phu Quoc dogs around town, but most of them are mixed breeds.
Their distinctive appearance is that the hair in the center of their backs stands on end, but their most unique feature is that their limbs are webbed, allowing them to swim in the ocean.The detail is please use this form..
There are currently no direct flights from Japan to Phu Quoc Island (2024), so normally you will need to transfer in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and then come to Phu Quoc Island.
In addition, there are direct flights to Phu Quoc Island from overseas such as Incheon (South Korea), Bangkok (Thailand), and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), so you can also come to Phu Quoc Island via Incheon Airport in South Korea or Bangkok in Thailand. Masu.
Recently, more and more Japanese people are coming to Incheon via transit, partly because Incheon Airport is so convenient. Another advantage is that you don't have to take out your luggage when transiting.
Also, since the on-time performance of Vietnamese airlines is poor due to delays and cancellations, I think it would be a good idea to use a Korean airline.
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of Phu Quoc IslandThe best season is between December and April in the dry seasonis.Among them, the weather is stable from January to March, making it the best of the best.
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Since the temperature is warm all year round, short sleeves and shorts are the basics.Even if it is cold, it is cold enough to wear lightly on top in the morning and evening.On the other hand, the rainy season is from May to October, and from May to July there are many sunny days and pleasant days, but in August and September, like the rainy season in Japan, it rains every day from morning to night. It often rains.
*Recently, due to climate change, it may rain every day during the dry season, or it may be sunny during the rainy season, similar to the dry season.
On Phu Quoc Island, the direction of the waves is also important! !
During the dry season, the sea on the west side becomes calmer, the waves on the east side get bigger, and there is more floating debris.
On the other hand, during the rainy season, the opposite is true; the sea on the east side is calm, the waves on the west side are large, and there are many floating objects.
[Recommended hotels and beaches during the dry season]
Hotels on the west side/Long Beach and Starfish Beach
[Recommended hotels and beaches during the rainy season]
Hotels on the east side/Sao Beach and Kem Beach
◉Telephone
Most have 4G, but some have 5G and 3G.
You can purchase cheap Vietnamese SIMs on Amazon, but the three major carriers in Vietnam (Vinafone, Mobifone, Viettel) offer stable communication speeds.
I have heard from several people that it is difficult to connect to Docomo's ``ahamo'' in Phu Quoc.
You can also buy cheap SIM cards on Phu Quoc Island. Detail isplease use this form..
◉WiFi
Free Wi-Fi is available at hotels, restaurants and cafes around town.. Both download and upload speeds are over 20Mbps. At the earliest, it can reach over 100Mbps.
◉Currency exchange
Recently, more and more currency exchange offices in the city are handling Japanese yen. You can also exchange money at the reception at some major hotels, and you can also get cash at ATMs around town.
The best rates are available at currency exchange offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.For details, please use this form..
◉Transportation
There are no trains on the island, and the main means of transportation are taxis and Grab (a car dispatch app).
Lately, Vingroup buses (VinBus) have been touring the city, but they often stop at the airport and take detours around the city, so please be sure to understand the route before using. Recommended for backpackers who want to save money rather than time.
◉Rental bike/rental car
There are many in the cityrental bikeThere are many shops, and you don't need to show your driver's license; you can rent one with just your passport. Although it is illegal under Vietnamese law because a driver's license issued by Vietnam is required, Western tourists often use it. Detail isplease use this form..
Foreigners who do not live in Vietnam cannot drive a car because they cannot be issued a Vietnamese driver's license.Car rentalYou can't even rent one.
◉Hospital
When traveling abroad, it's easy to get sick due to fatigue, stress, hygiene, and the weather.
A hospital on Phu Quoc Island that you can use with peace of mind, with English-speaking service, the issuance of English medical certificates and receipts to submit to Japanese overseas travel insurance, and sanitary aspects.please use this form..
・What to bring: Passport, cash or credit card, mobile phone, etc.
・Estimated cost: Approximately 20,000 yen for treatment of vomiting, diarrhea, etc. (interview, intravenous drip, prescription of medicine, etc.).
◉Water/Ice
Tap waterThe water is relatively clean and soft. There is no problem with tap water when brushing your teeth, and you can also drink water by boiling it. However, some hotels have brown water due to poor management.
in Vietnam氷There is a culture of adding ice to beer and juice, and adding ice to Vietnamese desserts called che, so it is usually okay for Japanese people to eat ice.
◉Voltage/outlet shape
VoltageJapan is 100V while Vietnam is 220V, but many modern computers and mobile phones are compatible with both.
In Vietnam,Same outlet shape as Japan OfA typeis available in most places. If you have a hotel that does not allow you to use Type A, you can easily purchase an extension cord that allows you to use Type A for around 200 – 300 yen at a supermarket in town.
There are approximately 800 accommodation options on Phu Quoc Island, but the hotels on Phu Quoc Island are characterized by the fact that many of them have opened within the last 10 years and are modern in design, clean, and cheap.
In addition, there is a wide variety of hotels, from large hotels to hotels that are integrated with nature, and villas with pools, so we hope you will enjoy a variety of hotels.
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Restaurants
Must-try dishes on Phu Quoc Island include Phu Quoc dishes such as ``Bun Quay'' and ``Goi Ca Trich,'' as well as freshly caught squid and shrimp. (Because it is a tropical country, the fish are inferior to Japan's...)
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"Bun Quay" is a fisherman's meal from Phu Quoc Island (actually a dish from central Vietnam), and the noodles are made from rice flour and are made to order, so they are distinctive for their chewy texture. A light soup noodle dish with squid, shrimp, and minced fish.
"Goi Ca Trich" is a salad of raw herring caught on Phu Quoc Island, wrapped in rice paper with vegetables and eaten with sauce.
Cafe & bar
There are cafes and bars that take advantage of nature that you won't find in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, so be sure to stop by during sunset or after a meal.
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There are many beaches on Phu Quoc Island, but there are times when the waves are calm and beautiful, and times when the waves are big and there are many floating debris, so it is important to choose a beach that suits the time of year.
Here we will introduce typical beaches on Phu Quoc Island.
Long Beach
Phu Quoc Island's main beach stretches approximately 20km south from the center. Many hotels are located along this beach.
・The best time is from December to May
・Sunset side (west side)
・Brown sand/deep
Khem Beach
It is clean as it is maintained by the hotel and Sun Group. A quiet beach where Westerners and islanders gather. Even during the dry season, there are days when the water is very clear and the waves are small. This is a popular beach recently, with many stylish restaurants.For details, please use this form.から.
・The best time is from December to May
・Sunrise side (east side)
・Shirahama/shallow area
Sao Beach/Sao Beach
It is the most famous beach on Phu Quoc Island and is visited by many tourists. There are many Asian tourists and local restaurants, so trash and sewage can be noticeable at times, and when the waves are calm, there are many boats anchored there, so the scenery can be disappointing.For details, please use this form.から.
・The best time is from December to May
・Sunrise side (east side)
・Shirahama/shallow area
Starfish Beach/Starfish Beach
It is the most beautiful beach on Phu Quoc Island where you can see natural starfish.
Due to the rough roads along the way, it is not easy to get to, so there are few tourists now, and it is a beautiful beach that has preserved its natural beauty.As the road is starting to be paved, there are concerns that the natural environment will be destroyed as more tourists come.For details, please use this form.から.
・The best time is from December to May
・Sunset side (west side)
・Shirahama/shallow area
Ong Lang Beach
The area has not been maintained by the hotel, so nature, such as rocky areas, remains and you can see fish.
・The best time is from December to May
・Sunset side (west side)
・Brown sand/deep
Phu Quoc Island also has tourist attractions where you can experience nature, history, and food culture, so we recommend that you take part in an island sightseeing tour and get to know the various aspects of Phu Quoc Island.The tourist attractions of Phu Quoc Island areplease use this form..
Ho Quoc Pagoda
Built in 2012, it is the largest Buddhist temple on Phu Quoc Island. It is located in a scenic spot overlooking the sea to the east, and is characterized by a statue of Guanyin facing the sea. The wind chimes echoing in the quiet grounds and the cool sea breeze will soothe your soul.
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Phu Quoc prison/Coconut Prison
North Vietnamese soldiers captured during the Vietnam War were brutally punished and tortured in a camp on Phu Quoc Island. Numerous nails have been found in the skulls, knees, and other bones of bodies who died in prison because they could not endure the torture.
It is a museum where you can learn about the history of the war and the kind of abuse they suffered.
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Pepper Farm
Phu Quoc Island's famous pepper is rich in flavor and has a strong taste, making it a popular souvenir.
In particular, the peppers sold at pepper farms are harvested one by one by hand-picked peppers, one by one, by hand-picked peppers that have the highest aroma and moderate spiciness, which are just before the peppers ripen. Sorting and Drying ③ After drying, the peppers are sorted one by one and packed in bags, so you can purchase high-quality pepper without pesticides.
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Da Ban Stream
The characteristic of the Durban Stream is that the water flows over a large rock face, and you can walk up there.
Da Ban means "rock slab" and you can see the rock slabs stacked on top of each other, indicating that Phu Quoc Island is made up of sedimentary rock.
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Origin of Phu Quoc Island
If you go to mountain streams or remote islands in the south, you will see unique sights such as Phu Quoc Island being made up of sedimentary rocks from the Mesozoic era (approximately 2 million years ago) and sand on the mountains. You can learn about the origin of Phu Quoc Island.
Please come into contact with the nature that has existed since ancient times and feel the ancient Phu Quoc Island.
Phu Quoc Island is a resort island that can be enjoyed by families, with large-scale leisure facilities that can be enjoyed by everyone from small children to adults.
Among them, the world's longest cable car that crosses the An Thoi Islands in the southern part of Phu Quoc Island is one that you should experience at least once..
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Cable car
The world's longest cable car, measuring 7,899.9m, connects the southern part of Phu Quoc Island and Hon Thom Island in 15 minutes, and the view of the An Thoi Islands from its highest point of 174m is spectacular.
At the end of the crossing, there is a water park that is included in the entrance fee to the cable car ticket, so you can enjoy it for a whole day.
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AQUATOPIA Water Park/AQUATOPIA Water Park
The water park (Aquatopia Water Park) on Hon Thom Island, which you can cross by cable car, has around 20 attractions, from pools for small children to water slides for adults, and you can enjoy it all day.
There is also a thrilling roller coaster and a revolving observation deck with panoramic views of the Antoy Islands.
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Safari/Vinpearl Safari
Located in the north of Phu Quoc Island, Vinpearl Safari is one of the largest in Vietnam and is a combined safari and zoo (380 hectares).
You can see a total of 200 animals of 4,000 species from around the world including South Africa, India, and Australia (Fuji Safari Park: 30 species and 500 animals), animals that can't be seen in Japan, and the endangered white rhinoceros.
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VINWONDERS/VINWONDERS
Bin Wonders is a complex facility that combines various elements such as an amusement park, an aquarium, and a water park, and although the scale of each one is not large, I think everyone from small children to adults can enjoy it for a day.
The main attraction now is the turtle-shaped aquarium, which opened in the summer of 2022.
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The main optional tours on Phu Quoc Island are snorkeling tours and island hopping tours, but island sightseeing and scuba diving tours are also popular.
Tours that are popular with Japanese tourists include "private snorkeling tours" and "private island sightseeing" accompanied by Japanese staff.
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Private snorkeling tour
With our private snorkeling tours, you will not only be safe and secure as you will be accompanied by a Japanese staff, but you will also be able to snorkel in the most suitable location based on the sea conditions that day, without wasting travel time, and with sufficient snorkeling time. You can enjoy it.
It also includes free drone photography, free trial SUP, and free underwater camera rental, making it a memorable tour.
・For details on the half-day private snorkeling tour, please seeplease use this form..
・For details on private snorkeling tours, please seeplease use this form..
Private island tour
With our private island tours, our Japanese staff will check the destinations you are interested in and create a sightseeing schedule in advance. On the day, you will be guided by Japanese staff, so there is no need to worry about language.
Recommended destinations are:
・"Pepper Farm" where you can purchase pepper from Phu Quoc
・"Honey farm" where you can purchase raw honey
・“Hokok Temple” with a great view of the sea
・Learn the history of Phu Quoc Island"Phu Quoc camp"
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The main souvenirs from Phu Quoc Island are pepper, nuoc mam (fish sauce), raw honey, and pearls.
All of them can be purchased in the city center, but if you want to get your hands on authentic Phu Quoc products, we recommend visiting the manufacturer and purchasing them while sightseeing on the island.
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King Kong Mart
It is the largest supermarket on the island, and recently it has a wide variety of souvenirs and is always crowded with tourists.
In addition to souvenirs, there is also a wide selection of alcoholic beverages, so many people stop by King Kong Mart on their first day on Phu Quoc Island to buy drinks and snacks to eat and drink in their hotel rooms.
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CRAZY
You can buy cute miscellaneous goods from Phu Quoc Island and Vietnam with LOCA's original designs.
The same store that was located in "Chuon Chuon Bistro & Bar" has now opened in front of the night market.
Please stop by when you go to the night market.
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The One Up
The products are mainly eco-friendly and inspired by Vietnam, and some products can even have your name or Phu Quoc Island map laser engraved for free.
Please stop by when you go to the night market.
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Phu Quoc Island also has massage parlors, hotel SPA, and health land in the city.
Especially when it comes to massage parlors in the city, you need to be careful about the quality of the therapists, hygiene, and prices (even if it looks cheap, the tips are high).
Lately, I've been seeing a lot of spas and nail shops catering to Korean tourists around town, and of course Japanese people can also use them.
Pearl Sense Spa
It is located on the 5th floor of a prominent downtown building (Long Beach Center).
It's easy to use and reasonably priced, but it's clean and the therapists are well-trained.
It takes about 15 minutes by taxi to the airport, so many people check out of the hotel and take a shower here before heading to the airport before returning home. You can also use the shower only (for a fee).
It will be cheaper if you book with us, soFor details, please use this form.Please confirm.
Book with us for 600,000 VND/90 minutes (approximately 3,600 yen/60 minutes full body massage & 30 minutes Jacuzzi, tip included)
Luna Thai Spa
This spa, located in the Dusit Princess hotel, is thoroughly managed by a Thai manager in terms of technology, hospitality, and hygiene, and is one of the most highly rated spas on Phu Quoc Island.
Although it is a hotel spa, the price is not too expensive, so it is often used by outside guests.
If you use the service before returning to your home country, the hotel will also provide a free shuttle service from the hotel to the airport, even if you are staying outside the country. It's about a 10 minute drive to the airport, so why not use it before returning home?
We can also make reservations for you, soFor details, please use this form.Please confirm.
I hope you have a wonderful trip to Phu Quoc.
Phu Quoc Japan
